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Maintaining Campus Dining Through Renovation with a Temporary Modular Kitchen

Temporary Modular Kitchen for Mercer University

Maintaining Campus Dining Through Renovation with a Temporary Modular Kitchen

State-approved modular kitchen facility supports consistent meal service during an 18-month renovation.
Client

Mercer University – Macon, GA

The Need

Temporary kitchen solution to support student meal service throughout an 18-month renovation.

The Solution

Three-module cook, prep, and wash kitchen with connected cooler, freezer, dry storage, and restroom.

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Temporary Modular Kitchen for Mercer University
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Delivering a State-Approved Modular Kitchen with a Fast Turnaround

Mercer University, a private research university in Macon, Georgia, is the oldest private university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students. During an 18-month renovation, the university needed a temporary kitchen solution to support consistent student meal service throughout the project.

To meet this need, Kitchens To Go by Mobile Modular provided a three-module modular kitchen with dedicated cook, prep, and wash areas, along with connected cooler, freezer, dry storage, and restroom modules. The Georgia state-approved kitchen provided 2,016 square feet of open working space with humidity and climate control. The integrated storage and restroom modules helped reduce delays during daily operations and supported an efficient foodservice workflow.

Speed was an important part of the project. The agreement was signed in March 2026, and the modular kitchen was delivered in June 2026, approximately three months later. Kitchens To Go was able to provide the state-approved solution within the project timeline, giving Mercer University a practical way to maintain foodservice operations during the renovation.

Close coordination also supported a smooth implementation. Kitchens To Go and Mercer University teams met regularly before delivery, with strong communication and responsiveness throughout the planning process. That collaboration helped keep project needs aligned as the temporary kitchen moved from agreement to delivery.

Once in place, the modular kitchen provided a solution that fit well on campus and supported consistent meals. The kitchen is planned to remain on site for 18 months, providing continuity throughout the renovation period.

This project highlights Kitchens To Go’s ability to deliver flexible, state-approved modular kitchen solutions for higher education environments where speed, coordination, and continuity of foodservice are critical.

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 HARVARD UNIVERSITY 

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 HARVARD UNIVERSITY 

Delivering a Complex Modular Kitchen in Cambridge

Client

Harvard University

The Need

Accelerated delivery of a complete modular kitchen to support displaced dining operations during campus renovations.

The Solution

Early delivery, police-escorted transport through Cambridge, precision site prep, and efficient multi-level operations.

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As part of Harvard University’s House Renewal program, renovations to Eliot House displaced the shared kitchen serving Eliot and Kirkland House, creating an urgent need for a temporary solution that could sustain high-volume campus dining. Kitchens To Go was tasked with delivering a complete modular kitchen on an accelerated timeline, and when Harvard requested delivery two weeks ahead of schedule, the team worked extended hours and weekends to deliver the units early, fully operational, and ready for service.

The installation required careful coordination and precise execution. Located in a dense area of Cambridge, the site posed logistical challenges including narrow roads, sharp turns, and limited access. Kitchens To Go worked closely with Harvard and the Cambridge Police Department to coordinate an early morning delivery, with police escorting the units through the city and into position. The team also engineered the kitchen to integrate across three different levels, aligning floor heights within exact tolerances to support seamless cart movement and efficient workflow.

Beyond maintaining dining operations, the temporary kitchen improved them. The setup provided more space and upgraded equipment, allowing staff to prepare more complex menus and enhance food quality during the renovation. Through strong collaboration with Harvard, the general contractor, and internal teams, Kitchens To Go delivered ahead of schedule, overcame significant logistical constraints, and helped elevate the campus dining experience during a critical period of transformation.

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Serving Tradition Through Renovation: Notre Dame’s Temporary Kitchen Solution

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CASE STUDY

Serving Tradition Through Renovation: Notre Dame’s Temporary Kitchen Solution

A high-capacity, state-approved modular kitchen kept students well-fed during dining hall renovations.

Client

University of Notre Dame

The Need

Temporary, state-approved kitchen with high-capacity dishwashing before school start.

The Solution

Cook and dishwash modular units with attached cold storage for cooler and freezer.

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Delivering a Fast, Flexible, and Fully Compliant Dining Solution

The University of Notre Dame, renowned for its breathtaking architecture and deep-rooted traditions, faced a unique challenge during its dining hall renovations—continuing to serve thousands of meals daily without compromising quality or service. With limited space available near the existing dining hall and the urgent requirement of having a fully operational, Indiana state-approved kitchen before the start of the academic year, the clock was ticking. Complicating matters further, the facility required a high-capacity dishwasher to keep up with the volume of student meals.

Kitchens To Go was awarded the project in April 2025 and quickly set plans in motion to deliver a complete modular solution by July. This compressed timeline required seamless coordination between university departments and the KTG team to ensure the new facility met stringent state regulations and operational demands.

The solution included a cook unit and a dishwash modular unit, each designed for maximum efficiency and comfort for kitchen staff. Attached cold storage units provided both cooler and freezer space, ensuring the university could maintain its broad and fresh menu offerings. By positioning the units adjacent to the existing dining hall, KTG minimized operational disruptions and allowed staff to maintain familiar workflows.
Notre Dame chose Kitchens To Go not only for the quality and adaptability of its modular facilities but also for the company’s proven ability to meet critical deadlines. From design through delivery, the KTG team worked with precision to have the complex ready for health inspections and operational testing well before the first day of classes.

Implementation was not without challenges. Limited available space required creative layout planning to optimize flow while meeting safety and code requirements. Additionally, coordinating delivery and installation on an active campus demanded careful scheduling to avoid disrupting other summer construction and events. Notre Dame’s facilities, foodservice, and project management teams remained actively engaged throughout, ensuring every detail aligned with the university’s high standards.

When the new modular complex went live, the impact was immediate. Students enjoyed uninterrupted meal service, and kitchen staff quickly adapted to the well-equipped, efficient space. The high-capacity dishwashing system proved vital in keeping operations running smoothly during peak meal times.
Long-term, the modular kitchen solution not only kept dining services on track during renovations but also demonstrated Notre Dame’s commitment to preserving the student experience, even amid significant campus upgrades. The partnership between the University and Kitchens To Go showcased how strategic planning, adaptability, and quality infrastructure can overcome the most pressing logistical challenges.

By delivering on time, on spec, and in full compliance with state regulations, Kitchens To Go ensured that the traditions of Notre Dame’s dining experience remained intact—proving once again that great meals are just as much a part of campus life as academics, athletics, and community.

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James Madison University

CASE STUDY

James Madison University

When JMU needed a temporary dining option while a new facility was being constructed, Kitchens To Go provided a state-of-the-art Sprung Solution.

Client

James Madison University

The Need

Interim dining facility while existing Gibbons
(“D-Hall”) was demolished and a new one was built.

The Solution

Two Facilities. “D-Hub” a 27,000-sq. ft., all-you-can-eat residential dining complex that seats 1,000 and consists of eight food stations including all the newest Aramark Vibe Fresh Market concepts. Plus, a stand-alone Chick-fil-A.

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project description

The complex includes cooking modules, prep modules, dishwashing modules as well as cold and dry storage facilities. A concrete patio deck with outdoor seating surrounds the north exterior of the structure with walkup windows featuring a full menu of pizza, pasta and grill items. The second facility is a standalone, full menu, Chick-fil-A with seating for 100 and sits directly across the street from
the original D-Hall.

quick facts
  • Met specific standards set in order to maintain operational excellence and expand the student dining experience.
  • Walk-up windows providing a “late night” option for the campus community as well as grab-and-go breakfast each morning, elevating the services and dining experience over what was previously available.
  • Appearance of a permanent facility and fits well with the other buildings on campus.
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Wheaton College

CASE STUDY

Wheaton College

During a dining renovation on campus, Wheaton College was in need of a quick solution for their students. KTG came through with an engaging mobile unit with custom vehicle wrap.

Client

Wheaton College

The Need

To present students with a food truck offering
during a dining unit renovation on campus.

The Solution

TAKE OUT ON WHEELS! An engaging,
drivable mobile unit providing meal service to
students ‘on-the-go.’

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project description

In the age of “on-the-go,” Kitchens To Go was able to offset overflow traffic from dining venues on campus during a facility renovation. The Mobile unit was well received by students and the unit could move to different areas of campus as needed. For a campus that may not have been able to incur the cost of a food truck purchase, the leasing option made the concept feasible and helped Campus Dining Services to meet its needs for serving the student population during the renovation phase.

quick facts
  • Delivered to campus with custom vehicle wrap in record time.
  • Food truck could be used for emergency response needs.
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Georgia Southern University

CASE STUDY

Georgia Southern University

Kitchens To Go helped GSU maintain foodservice continuity when two campus dining facilities needed to be rebuilt and renovated.

Client

Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA

The Need

Georgia Southern University had a need to rebuild one student dining facility and completely renovate a second. The challenge was replacing both facilities, serving over 1,500 meals per day, at the same time.

The Solution

Kitchens To Go, along with strategic alliance partner Mobile Modular, designed and installed a successful interim commercial kitchen and dining facility to meet the food service production, servery and seating requirements at GSU. Installation was completed on a 16,240 square foot modular facility, that also included “grab and go” walk up windows, in time for the fall semester to begin. GSU determined that by replacing both facilities at the same time, rather than phasing the project, the construction term was reduced by nearly eighteen months, thus reducing both costs and construction fatigue on campus.

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Client Background

Founded in 1906, the mission of Georgia Southern University is to advance the educational and economic aspirations of Georgians. GSU is a Carnegie Doctoral-research University and as a member of the University System of Georgia, it is one of the state’s premier universities with over 20,000 students. It is also one of the top choices in the state for new freshman and HOPE scholars. GSU is the only college or university in the state to earn recognition as one of the top 10 most popular universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

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